Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Maricus

Name: Popularity of the name Maricus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Maricus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,285

Peak Rank

#3,691 (1982)

Total Babies

125

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

2011

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#3691

Peak Rank

125

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maricus

Maricus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 11 Maricuss were born — ranking #3,691 that year. As of 2026, Maricus ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 125 Maricuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Maricus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maricus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maricus

What does the name Maricus mean?

Maricus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maricus in 2026?

In 2026, Maricus ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Maricus most popular?

Maricus reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #3,691 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maricus most popular?

Maricus has historically been most popular in Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maricus.

Is Maricus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Maricus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Maricus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maricus include Leonid, Demarlo, Jamara. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maricus

Maricus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 125 births in the dataset. Maricus's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #3,691. Use the chart and map above to compare Maricus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.